Keeping It Real: The Podcast
The Keep Military Museum Young Historians are thrilled to announce the launch of their latest project, Keeping It Real: The Podcast. Young Historians is a history club for 14-18 year olds who are interested in history, museums, military history, and gaining practical museum experience while still in education. Since May
What’s On in March at the Keep Military Museum!
Come along to the Museum this March, with information below about the events we’re running this month! Living History Saturday Session! Join us on the 25th of March for our Living History Saturdays sessions at the Keep Military Museum! We are thrilled to welcome members of the 1st Battalion of
Will Bligh’s Coast and Castle Cycle!
On Sunday 26th of March, we’re delighted to be the starting point for Will Blight’s latest charity cycle in aid of Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust! Read Will’s blog post below about his Coast and Castles Cycle, and how to support his journey! “My name is Will Blight and I
What’s On in February at the Keep Military Museum!
This February is a packed month here at the museum, so check out this round up of all the events on at the Keep this February with information about how to get involved! Who Captured the Colonel? Half Term fun at the Keep 11th-19th February- Included in price of admission
So Red a Road: a New Book by Christopher Jary
A new book reveals for the first time the extent of the sacrifice made by the men of the Dorset Regiment who, in September 1944, crossed the Neder Rijn near Arnhem to rescue the parachute and glider troops trapped on the north bank. By combining regimental records with survivors’ accounts
Aim Pilgrim Trust Collections Care Award
We are thrilled to announce we’ve been awarded an AIM Pilgrim Trust Collections Care audit! Thank you to the Association of Independent Museums and The Pilgrim Trust for supporting our work at the museum and helping us care for our collection!
Half Term Museum Mannequin Challenge!
Join us this October half term for our Museum Mannequin Challenge 2022! Some of our visitors think our mannequins are scary… but we know that they’re friendly, and want to be a part of your fun at the museum! From the 24th-30th of October, we’re challenging our visitors to pose
Refashioning History Project by Eve Gilmour
The Keep Military Museum was delighted to welcome Eve Gilmour, a sixth former from Dorchester, to the museum recently on a work experience placement. Eve is a keen sewer, and studies history, textiles and English literature for her A Levels. For her work experience project, Eve utilised all her skills
Benedict Arnold and Major Andre: The 54th Regiment of Foot in America
Benedict Arnold and Major Andre: The 54th Regiment of Foot in America by Oli Horn The 54th Regiment of Foot in America The 54th Regiment of Foot was first raised in the 1750s, and involved in several major conflicts, including the Napoleonic Wars in the 1790s and the Indian Rebellion
The Last Surviving D-Day Ration Pack
Staff at the Keep Military Museum in Dorchester have discovered a World War 2 D-Day ration pack in the museum collection. It is believed to be the only surviving complete Assault Ration Pack in the world. The “Assault Ration Pack” was issued to British and Commonwealth soldiers for the D-Day
